2001 BMW Z3 3.0L Petrol · ROB 717Y
2001 BMW Z3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 17 Jul 2001. Recorded mileage 54,290 miles. MOT valid until 02 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,290 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ROB 717Y Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2026
- 54,290 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ROB 717Y MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW Z3 (ROB 717Y) between June 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
ROB 717Y Mileage History
- 28/06/202252,603 mi
- 03/07/202353,617 mi+1,014 mi
- 27/06/202453,843 mi+226 mi
- 04/07/202554,221 mi+378 mi
- 26/06/202654,290 mi+69 mi
Average of roughly 422 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW Z3 (E36/7)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Boot Floor TearingSerious
The single rear differential ear mount applies high twisting torque directly to the thin boot floor crossmember. Spot welds pop and the sheet metal tears away, presenting a severe structural failure risk.
- Cooling System FailureSerious
Sharing E36 architecture, the M43, M44, M52, and M54 engines are prone to plastic radiator neck breakage, thermostat housing warping, and plastic water pump impeller detachment, leading to rapid overheating.
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